GUATEMALA - AUDIT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION CENTER

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, through the Department of State, is seeking to acquire audit services for a Juvenile Justice Detention Center operated by the Secretariat of Social Wellbeing of the Guatemalan government, located in San Jose Pinula. The purpose of this audit is to assess compliance with the International Correctional Core Standards for Juvenile Institutions and to facilitate the center's accreditation under these standards. The audit is scheduled to commence around August 2025, with a duration of no more than three days, during which it will include an institutional tour, operational analysis, and a comprehensive review of relevant documentation. The solicitation, identified as 19GT5025Q0028, was posted on July 8, 2025, with a response deadline of July 18, 2025. The contract is open to qualified firms, with no set-aside restrictions, and is managed by the Embassy in Washington, D.C. Interested parties can contact the designated points of contact, Beau Garrett and Ingrid Cifuentes, via email or phone for further details. The project aims to ensure that the juvenile detention center meets international standards, thereby supporting improvements in juvenile justice practices within Guatemala.